Nokia to launch free maps for Android and iOS by the end of 2014

Nokia is planning to further get deeper into the mapping business. The company already offers HERE Maps for Windows Phone 8 and 8.1. Now, the company is planning to launch a free maps app on Android and iOS by the end of 2014, as per a latest report from the The Wall Street Journal.

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Sony Xperia Z3 lineup get a price tag in European markets

Sony launched the Xperia Z3 line up yesterday that includes the Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z3 Tablet. At the time of the announcement, the company did not reveal the prices of these devices. However, these three products are up for pre-order in Europe and were first spotted by Italian website Tuttoandroid.net.

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Micromax sends invite to launch a new smartphone on September 8

Micromax September 8 event

Micromax has sent out press invites to launch a new smartphone on September in New Delhi. The event was supposed to happen on September 1st, but it got postponed. The invitation doesn’t reveal anything apart from the time, date and location, but the company today teased a new smartphone on their Facebook page back that reveal few details about the smartphone. It also says that it would launch exclusively on Snapdeal.

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Acer Liquid Z500 with 5-inch HD display, Android 4.4 announced

Acer Liquid Z500

Acer unveiled the Liquid Z500 at the IFA 2014. It has a 5-inch HD display  with 900:1 high contrast, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, 1080p video capture and a front-facing camera. Continue reading “Acer Liquid Z500 with 5-inch HD display, Android 4.4 announced”

Sony Xperia E3 and E3 dual with Snapdragon 400 processor, 4G LTE announced

Sony Xperia E3

Sony has announced the Xperia E3 and E3 dual, two new budget smartphones with 4G LTE connectivity at the IFA 2014. These have a 4.5-inch FWVGA touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and run on Android 4.4 (KitKat). These have a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. Continue reading “Sony Xperia E3 and E3 dual with Snapdragon 400 processor, 4G LTE announced”

Sony unveils Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

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Sony has introduced Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact along with the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact. Sony’s first compact slate is said to be designed to complement the company’s flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z3. Continue reading “Sony unveils Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact”

Sony Xperia Z3 compact with 4.6-inch HD display announced

Xperia Z3 Compact

Sony has announced the Xperia Z3 Compact at the IFA. The Z3 Compact has a 4.6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) Triluminos Display with X-Reality engine, slightly larger than the Z1 Compact, powered by 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 20.7-megapixel rear camera with Sony G lens, 4K video recording and a 2.2-megapixel 1080p front-facing camera, similar to the Xperia Z3. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3 compact with 4.6-inch HD display announced”

Sony Xperia Z3 with 5.2-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 801 processor announced

Sony Xperia Z3

Sony mobile has just announced the Xperia Z3, the company’s latest flagship at the IFA 2014. It has the same 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Triluminos Display with Live Colour LED powered by X-Reality similar to the Z2, but the screen is more brighter 600 cd brightness and has smaller bezels on the sides. It also has curved design and is just 7.3mm thick. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3 with 5.2-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 801 processor announced”

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge with 5.6-inch Quad HD curved Edge screen announced

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Note Edge along with the Galaxy Note 4 at the IFA 2014. It has a 5.6-inch (1440 x 2560 pixels) QHD Super AMOLED display that bends on the right side that utilizes 160 pixels and gives you access to frequently used apps, alerts and device functionality even when the cover is closed with the swipe of a thumb.  It is powered by a 2.7 quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with new Samsung UI. It has a 16-megapixel rear camera with Smart OIS and a 3.7-megapixel front-facing camera with f/1.9 aperture. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note Edge with 5.6-inch Quad HD curved Edge screen announced”

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with 5.7-inch QHD display goes official

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Samsung has officially taken wraps of its latest Galaxy Note flagship phablet – the Note 4 at its dedicated UNPACKED event in Berlin. The fourth generation Galaxy Note comes with a new metallic finish and brings the much need premium looks. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with 5.7-inch QHD display goes official”

Acer Iconia One 8 with 8-inch HD display, quad-core Intel Atom processor announced

Acer Iconia One 8

Acer has announced the Iconia One 8 at the IFA 2014, along with new Iconia Tab 10. It has a 8-inch (1280×800 pixels) HD IPS display based on Zero Air Gap technology and anti-fingerprint coating technology, powered by a quad-core Intel Atom TM Z3735G processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has dual cameras and also has a microSD expansion slot. Continue reading “Acer Iconia One 8 with 8-inch HD display, quad-core Intel Atom processor announced”

Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A20 with 10.1-inch full HD display, Android 4.4 announced

Acer Iconia 10 A3-A20

Acer has announced the Iconia Tab 10 A3-A20 tablet at the IFA 2014 as expected. It comes with a 10.1-inch full HD screen, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera without flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. The display resolution might vary depending on the market says Acer, so it might also come with a HD screen in some markets. Continue reading “Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A20 with 10.1-inch full HD display, Android 4.4 announced”

Samsung Galaxy V budget Dual SIM Android 4.4 smartphone launched in Malaysia

Samsung Galaxy V

Samsung launched several budget Android smartphones – Galaxy Star 2, Galaxy Star Advance and Galaxy Ace NXT smartphones in India. Today the company has launched a budget smartphone called Galaxy V (SM-G313HZ) in Malaysia. It has a 4-inch WVGA screen, 1.2 GHz processor, Android 4.4 (KitKat), 3-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy V budget Dual SIM Android 4.4 smartphone launched in Malaysia”

Lenovo TAB S8 with 8-inch full HD display, quad-core Intel Atom processor announced

Lenovo TAB S8

Lenovo just announced the TAB S8 ahead of IFA 2014 in Berlin. The tablet has a 8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) full HD display based on one-glass-solution technology , powered by a quad-core Intel Atom (Z3745) processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Lenovo TAB S8 with 8-inch full HD display, quad-core Intel Atom processor announced”